词汇 "hold out an olive branch" 在中文的含义
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hold out an olive branch
US /hoʊld aʊt ən ˈɑːlɪv bræntʃ/
UK /həʊld aʊt ən ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/
成语
伸出橄榄枝, 提出和解
to make an offer of peace or reconciliation
示例:
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After their argument, he decided to hold out an olive branch by inviting her for coffee.
争吵之后，他决定通过邀请她喝咖啡来伸出橄榄枝。
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The company tried to hold out an olive branch to the striking workers by offering better benefits.
公司试图通过提供更好的福利来向罢工工人伸出橄榄枝。